Inside my New White BC Greenhouse

Terreeia has wanted a greenhouse for years! She is a gourmet cook and can add flavour to even the blandest of food.

But our backyard in our last home was just too small we would have had to remove a storage shed (below) in order to install one and we wanted to move so we kept postponing the greenhouse idea.

And then we found our dream house (below)! Which meant we would have plenty of room for the greenhouse she always wanted.

We installed this garden along with the gate and columns last year

The greenhouse of our dreams

This is the spectacular greenhouse we installed last Summer with BC Greenhouses!

Because their facility was only a half hour drive from where I live, I had no idea that they have been shipping greenhouses worldwide since 1951.  They also ship extensively throughout North America. They’ve even shipped greenhouses to countries like Australia, Iceland, Sweden, and Chile. 

Their greenhouses are designed to withstand high wind and snow loads, making them suitable for various climates. And the best part is they are totally customizable.   The foundation supports can be 4 ft high, for example if you have a lot of snow. And you can change the door location and side wall height ensuring the greenhouse perfectly fits your space and environment.

Funny story, because we had our hearts set on a high-end greenhouse, no other option seemed to measure up. It wasn’t until we took a closer look that we realized all roads—and quotes—kept leading us back to the same company. To our surprise, the crème de la crème of greenhouses was practically in our own backyard.

The installation was seamless

Even more convenient, Mike Brouwer, the local representative, lives right in my neighbourhood. He didn’t have to travel far to sit down with us and walk through all the options, making the process seamless and personal.

Mike and his crew installed the greenhouse in June, perfectly timed to complete the garden and kickstart the summer growing season.

The installation was seamless, with careful attention paid to site preparation and ventilation systems to prevent overheating during the hotter months. The greenhouse windows are equipped with an automatic system that allows them to open and close on their own, ensuring optimal ventilation without any manual effort (as shown below).

The garden before and after

Here’s what the vegetable garden/greenhouse area looked like before we moved in:

We chose the Cottage style with the decorative trim on the roof because we installed it in the same orientation as the barn because it would relate and our property is narrow. And since it’s situated right past our pool, the side view becomes the focal point.

I also chose white because it would relate to the white trim on the red barn. The red barn is staying because Terreeia likes it and I get to do almost anything else I want.

The perfect setting

It’s really perfect with the 3 ft x 12 ft custom raised garden beds on each side with my boxwood garden in front. MaryAnne White designed my entire garden and it fills me with joy every time I see it!

We are now planning the inside, and these are the shelves I’m considering:

And we’re talking about a terra cotta brick herringbone floor, something like this:

Let me know in the comments what you would grow!

Here’s what our vegetable garden area looked like before:

And here’s what it looks like now:

I’m so happy Spring is here! Contact BC Greenhouse here to inquire about your greenhouse!

There’s still time to attend my last Colour Designer Masterclass. If you’d like to find out what it would look like to create the business of yours dreams and learn how to make your first $2000 sign up here for 9:00 am PST Wednesday, April 2. 

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